Politicos

Young Guns gear up – Friends and enemies jockey to prepare for changes in the GOP power structure.

New Democratic Strategy Goes After Koch Brothers – Democrats are embarking on a broad effort that aims to unmask Charles G. and David H. Koch, the billionaire brothers who are perhaps the best-known patrons of conservative Republican politics.

Governor Burnishes Brand, Using Mayor as Foil – The increasingly fractious relationship between Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York and Mayor Bill de Blasio will be tested further over the next month as the state budget is finalized.

Portlandia

How liberal is Portland? This isn’t ‘Portlandia,’ but it sure feels like it according to a survey highlighting the Rose City’s very lefty political leanings.

Hundreds pack minimum-wage hearing – Members of the Seattle City Council and the mayor’s Income Inequality Advisory Committee listen to comments from the public on Wednesday at Town Hall Seattle. The joint hearing was the first chance for the public to weigh in on raising the minimum hourly wage to $15.

Pure Midwest

Focus shifts to Dillard during governor debate – Republican governor candidate Kirk Dillard, fresh from getting the backing of the state’s largest public employees’ union, found himself the target of barbs at the WGN-Tribune governor debate Wednesday night.

South x Southwest

Fort Worth ‘casting wider net’ in city manager search – Mayor Betsy Price said council members have not changed their expectations for a city manager: They are seeking someone who is tech-savvy, innovative and fiscally responsible, with industry and city government experience.

Residents flex muscle, Remington Estates zoning change denied – Residents voiced their concern and Southlake City Council during the March 4 City Council meeting.. Remington Estates wanted to change a plot designation from low to medium density in order to develop 22 new lots, and with them, a new access road.

Microsoft plans to expand West Side presence — Within the next year, Microsoft Corp. will open a multimillion-dollar data center next door to its existing 427,000-square-foot facility in Westover Hills — a sign that San Antonio once again is seen as an attractive location for this kind of power-intensive, hulking project.

What we love about Texas – While Texas just celebrated its 178th Independence Day, we can all agree there is no shortage of things to love about the Lone Star State. Take a look at these truly unique things only Texans will understand.

FORMER POLICE CHIEF ON HOW TO INSPIRE EMPLOYEES – THROWING AROUND ENCOURAGING QUIPS AND PATS ON BACKS ISN’T ENOUGH TO KEEP YOUR TEAM MOTIVATED. INVEST IN THEIR INSPIRATION WITH THESE TIPS FROM A POLICE CHIEF WHO MOTIVATED A WHOLE FORCE.

The Social Network

Facebook Cracks Down on Illegal Gun Posts – Facebook disclosed new restrictions on posts that promote guns to minors or propose illegal gun sales on the social network amid pressure from groups favoring gun control.

Selfies Bring Ashtags to Lent – The Ash Wednesday selfie—a modern mixing of Christian piety with social media self-involvement—is becoming a tradition for a growing number of Catholics. But some scholars question the practice.

7 Tips for Igniting Your Content With Social Media – But you can’t just create a video, post it on Facebook, and expect it to generate tons of awareness, engagement, and sales. You need to put thought and structure behind the content you create and share on social media profiles. Start with these seven tips for managing and maximizing content in social media.